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The trauma of racism : exploring the systems and people fear built / Alisha Moreland-Capuia.

9783030734367 (electronic book)
3030734366 (electronic book)
9783030734350
3030734358

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2021]

English

1 online resource (xvii, 173 pages) : color illustrations

10.1007/978-3-030-73436-7 doi

HT1523 .M67 2021eb

305.8001/9

This book provides in-depth analysis of the historical, philosophical, anthropological, political and neurobiological reinforcements of fear and the role of fear-on-fear interactions in the construction and maintenance of systems. This text will help systems appreciate the profound, pervasive and deleterious role fear has played in the establishment of laws, policies and practices, and explore what systems can do to reduce fear and prioritize safety and healing. Right now we are dealing with hard truths: human suffering runs deep and is universal; trauma is ubiquitous and widespread; racism is real and has profound psychological, physical, political, social and economic implications; and the world is hurting and needs healing. Many are curious about where and when healing will commence, who will facilitate it and what it will look and feel like. Healing comes in this order: safety, truth and then reconciliation. When we know better, we can (or should) certainly do better. This book offers a framework for how to effectively begin to deconstruct systemic fear, prioritize safety, reduce needless suffering and move toward optimal healing and sustained change.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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